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Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.
Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.
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Weekly open night, come along and meet other members and learn more about the space.
What is the hacklab?
A shared space for people who mess around with technology for fun. By creating a shared space to do this, we provide access to better facilities than we could each have at home, as well as opportunities to collaborate, learn, and socialise. -
Join us on Wednesday 23 April for “A Faith Response to AI”, an evening of honest dialogue, fresh perspectives, and thoughtful engagement with one of the most important topics of our time.
We’ll host a dynamic panel discussion featuring three brilliant voices, each bringing a unique lens on faith and technology:
Femi Stevens – Author of Humanising Artificial Intelligence, exploring how AI can serve people rather than displace them.
Luke Whiting – CEO of Hailo, a faith-tech startup helping churches use data to lead well in the digital age.
James Jefferies – Software Engineer and Data Specialist at Rewilding Britain, passionate about creation care, sustainability, and how tech can reconnect us to the natural world. -
Code Club - Open to the Public
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Regular open night at our very own hackerspace! Come along for soldering, crafts, to check the space out and to bring along your ideas about what we can do with it. This is also a social event and everyone is welcome.
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Learn how to unlock the power of AI to better understand your customers, create compelling messages, and overcome common sales barriers. Experience our exclusive AI-powered 3me tool, offering personalised insights you can start using right away to supercharge your marketing efforts.
Key Workshop Themes
Understanding Your Customers: Learn how to build detailed customer profiles using psychographics—exploring values, emotional triggers, and motivations—to truly understand what drives your clientele.
Crafting Messages that Connect: Develop marketing messages that not only resonate emotionally but also motivate your customers to take action.
Overcoming Purchase Barriers: Identify and tackle obstacles such as perceived risks or hesitation, transforming potential setbacks into opportunities for conversion.
Real-World Application: Engage in practical, hands-on exercises that let you apply these insights directly to your business scenarios.
Introducing the 3me Tool
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Lorenzo will share his story of bootstrapping his digital agency, and growing it organically for 23 years, until his exit in early 2025. Lorenzo will share mistakes made, lessons learnt, and the importance of maintaining perspective for business owners, especially for solo entrepreneurs. Knowing what you don’t know, as early as possible, and consolidating those gaps, is critical to your success.
Lorenzo is also an Entrepreneur-in-residence for our Tech Incubator program - Cooper Project at Sheffield Tech Parks.
Workshop Agenda:
- The Startup Journey – Lessons from Key Phases
- Validation Stage- Launching a Startup - Access to Market
- The Founder’s Journey - Overcoming the challenges of being a founder
- The Future – What to Expect in 10-20 Years - Advice on long-term vision, scalability and adaptability
- Q&A & Discussion
Guest Speaker’s Bio:
Lorenzo Gordon was co-founder and for 23 years until March 2025, a director at Maldaba, a London-based software devel... -
We're back at SHU in Room 12.4.12 at the Charles Street Building, Sheffield Hallam University, 120 Charles St, Sheffield, S1 2NE
Look for the FES signs up into the lift and the 4th floor, and please sign-in when you arrive.
This month: Andy Carter from Evoluted
Our event is free and inclusive; we welcome people of all backgrounds and experience levels to join. We will be checking in people at the door so be sure to sign up online.
Before you attend, please read our code of conduct: bit.ly
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This month we'll be welcoming:
Andy Carter - Magnifying the Web
Screen magnification and browser zoom are commonly used assistive technologies. However, they often get forgotten in the design and build of websites. This can introduce challenges to people with low vision that rely on them for browsing the Web. In this talk, I will share my personal experiences of these assistive technologies and some of the issues I regularly encounter.
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Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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A new monthly meetup of the local Wiki(pedia / Data / Commons) community.
A social get together with the potential of identifying and working on some common editing projects.
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Business Sheffield would like to invite you to our Access to Finance. The event will include presentations from industry experts in business finance.
Learn about a wide range of funding opportunities, from grants and investments to asset-based lending, including insights into Northern Powerhouse investment options. Whether you're exploring startup funding, seeking grants or loans, or looking for investment strategies, this session will give you practical advice to navigate the world of finance with confidence.
Key topics include:
Exploring funding options for businesses of all sizes
Learning more about Northern Powerhouse investment fund
Understanding startup funding opportunities
How asset-based lending works and its benefits
Alongside expert-led sessions, you’ll have the chance to network with business owners, and finance professionals. Build relationships, share experiences, and discover new opportunities while enjoying free refreshments.
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Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.
Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.
Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members. -
Weekly open night, come along and meet other members and learn more about the space.
What is the hacklab?
A shared space for people who mess around with technology for fun. By creating a shared space to do this, we provide access to better facilities than we could each have at home, as well as opportunities to collaborate, learn, and socialise. -
With hype around the technology reaching near hysteric proportions, it’s time to cut through the noise and get a better grasp on some of the key questions:
- What is AI?
- How can an organisation use it to innovate?
- What are its ethical and sustainability implications?
In a time of unprecedented and rapid change, we understand such questions come with few easy answers. That’s why we’ll be welcoming regional AI experts who will share their insights from the vanguard of this new frontier. We'll also have three breakout rooms exploring the basics of AI, its potential applications for organisations, and practical, ethical and sustainability considerations.
Whether the mention of a large language model (LLM) conjures up images of an exceptionally tall person modelling the latest Collins dictionary, or you’ve experimented with ChatGPT and the like but are not sure how to take the next step, we’ve got you covered.
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At any stage, one of the most critical aspects of success is the team you build and the culture you cultivate. But, Startups especially require a strong, cohesive team with a shared vision. At this event, Venture.community will dive deep into the nuances of team building and culture creation, equipping you with the tools and strategies to scale your startup while maintaining alignment and motivation.
Why This Topic Matters: Building a startup is a marathon, and the people running alongside you can determine whether you reach the finish line. Founders often face challenges in attracting top talent, fostering collaboration, and ensuring values align with long-term goals. Culture—the invisible glue that binds a team together—can make or break a company, especially as you grow and scale.
This session will provide actionable insights into how to:
- Identify and attract the right people for your startup.
- Build a culture that fosters innovation, collaboration, and resilience.
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Code Club - Open to the Public
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Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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This event will be a single talk on Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions: Finding Your Meme Twin with Embeddings & Vector Databases with Guy Royse
⚠️ This will be an in-person event, the venue is Sheffield Hallam University, room TBA.
🗺️ Hallam University Map: [www.shu.ac.uk
📌 Google Maps: [maps.app.goo.gl
🚗 Parking: The APCOA car park on Eyre Street is a five-minute walk from City Campus. You can park there for just £5. Just scan your blue chip at Owen Building Level 5, Charles Street, or Cantor to claim the discount.
Agenda:
🍕 Pizza/Drinks (18:15 - 18:30)
🗣 Introduction (18:30)
👉 Modern Problems Require Modern Solutions: Finding Your Meme Twin with Embeddings & Vector Databases (18:35ish)
🍻 Social @ Pub (after the talk)
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Monthly CTF - HackTheBox/TryHackMe/Other
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Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.
Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.
Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members. -
Weekly open night, come along and meet other members and learn more about the space.
What is the hacklab?
A shared space for people who mess around with technology for fun. By creating a shared space to do this, we provide access to better facilities than we could each have at home, as well as opportunities to collaborate, learn, and socialise. -
Code Club - Open to the Public
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🚀Every business reaches a crossroads—do you scale up, sell, or take a different path entirely?
Our next event at The Digital Forge will tackle real-world strategies for business growth, investment, and transition. Whether you’re a founder, CEO, or investor, this event will give you insights from those who’ve been there before—the ones who’ve successfully scaled, sold, IPO’d, merged, franchised, or found other smart ways to grow.
🔎 What’s on the agenda?
✅ Scale It – Raising investment, expanding your market, or taking the next big leap
✅ Sell It – What makes a company valuable, who’s buying, and how to get the best deal
✅ Something Smarter? – MBOs, acquisitions, franchising, licensing, joint ventures, or keeping it in the family—exploring the often-overlooked paths to success
✅ Lessons from Founders Who’ve Done It – What worked, what didn’t, and what they wish they’d known
If you’re thinking about what’s next for your business, this is the one event yo... -
Find out about user interaction in Hybrid & Physical spaces and look at the balance between practicality and creativity.
Welcome back to NUX Sheffield! This event will be hosted by Sheffield Hallam University and food will be provided by NUX on Thursday 8th May. Once you enter the Charles Street building head for the lifts and floor #4 and look for NUX volunteers.
We're thrilled to welcome two excellent speakers: Jonny Briggs, Creative Director at Field and Sophie Hague, UX/UI Designer at Reach Studios
This event is a great opportunity to meet like-minded professionals and share ideas. Whether you're just beginning your journey into UX or have spent several years in the field, everyone is welcome to join and share their experiences. -
Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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Sheffield AI are running a FREE AI based hackathon in May 2025. Entries are open to anybody in the region who wants to get hands on and build something with AI.
You can join the hackathon as a team, or as an individual. There will be an opportunity at the start of the Hackathon to hear all the project proposals and join the team you are most excited about!
A hackathon team will have 2 days to build something on top of the Sheffield City Council Open Data. There are no rules for what you can build. The data is free and open to all, so let your imagination run wild and build whatever you like!
There will be prizes for
The project that has the most potential to benefit our region
The most innovative use of AI
The project that aligns most with the Sheffield City Goals
The most functional submission
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An exciting opportunity to dive into the dynamic fields of Mathematics and Data Analytics! Exploring how we use mathematical theory and/or cutting-edge data analysis techniques to solve real-world problems through student projects and speakers from the industry. Exploring new ideas and meet our student community engaging and thriving in dealing with challenging real-world problems.
No tickets are needed to attend this event.
These are the time slots for visitors from outside the SHU to attend. The visitors can show up for any of these without any prior booking. -
Work on sewing, quilting, knitting, and crochet projects.
Share skills and tips in a creative, friendly, and supportive environment.
Free to Hackspace members, £3 for non-members. -
Weekly open night, come along and meet other members and learn more about the space.
What is the hacklab?
A shared space for people who mess around with technology for fun. By creating a shared space to do this, we provide access to better facilities than we could each have at home, as well as opportunities to collaborate, learn, and socialise. -
Code Club - Open to the Public
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This event is a fantastic opportunity for knowledge exchange and interaction between academia, students and industry, aiming to create an interactive environment for building fruitful partnerships. Final year cyber security undergraduate students at Sheffield Hallam University will be showcasing their final year projects as poster presentations and having open discussions about their work with participants. We have some fantastic guest speakers and panel discussion lined up for participants!
No tickets are needed to attend this event.
These are the time slots for visitors from outside the SHU to attend. The visitors can show up for any of these without any prior booking. -
Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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Get ready for Game Over 2025 – Sheffield Hallam’s ultimate showcase of creativity and student innovation in all areas of Games Development. An exciting display of collaborative games projects from students in all levels of study within our games@Hallam range of courses. Experience interactive demos and discussions from a wide array of talented students. Whether you're a gamer, developer, or just curious, come experience the next generation of game-makers in action.
No tickets are needed to attend this event.
These are the time slots for visitors from outside the SHU to attend. The visitors can show up for any of these without any prior booking. -
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This summer, we are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable progress and potential of our MSc Artificial Intelligence students through the AI Festival that goes beyond academia, fostering connections between AI enthusiasts, students, researchers, educators, and industry collaborators. Cutting-edge AI technologies that our students are developing will be showcased through their innovative projects, coupled with our Robot Hackathon, where students will compete and push the boundaries of robotic intelligence.
No tickets are needed to attend this event.
These are the time slots for visitors from outside the SHU to attend. The visitors can show up for any of these without any prior booking. -
Weekly open night, come along and meet other members and learn more about the space.
What is the hacklab?
A shared space for people who mess around with technology for fun. By creating a shared space to do this, we provide access to better facilities than we could each have at home, as well as opportunities to collaborate, learn, and socialise. -
This event will be a single talk on Navigating Container Hosting on Azure with John Kilmister
❗❗ 🌐 This is an online event, we'll be hosting the event on Zoom, the link for the meeting is below, however, we'll only announce the password just before the event.
🔗 TBA
🔑 TBA
📅 Agenda
👋 Welcome
🗑️ Housekeeping
👩🏫 Navigating Container Hosting on Azure
🍻 Virtual Bar
👩🏫 Navigating Container Hosting on Azure
Containers continue to grow in popularity however when it comes to hosting in production it can be daunting. In this high level talk, we look at the many options for hosting containers in Azure showing although it can be complex it does not have to be. We will cover containers in app service plans, Azure container apps through to AKS. -
We’re delighted to announce the return of this special Senior Leaders Dinner on 22nd May at The Sheffield College’s Silver Plate restaurant.
Not only will our three course meal be prepared and served by talented catering and hospitality students at the College, we will be joined for dinner by T-Level students in digital subjects, who want to meet face to face with the city’s tech leaders.
This is a fantastic opportunity to meet and inspire your future workforce, to share your stories and experience and to guide and support students to fantastic careers in Sheffield's tech ecosystem.
If you were lucky enough to get a ticket for last year you will know what a fantastic evening we had. The students were outstanding, the conversations rich and productive and the meal delicious. Attendees commented on how good it felt to give back and how inspired they were meeting the next tech generation.
This Senior Leaders Dinner is all about raising aspirations, giving young people directio... -
Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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Weekly open night, come along and meet other members and learn more about the space.
What is the hacklab?
A shared space for people who mess around with technology for fun. By creating a shared space to do this, we provide access to better facilities than we could each have at home, as well as opportunities to collaborate, learn, and socialise. -
Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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This event will be a single talk on MIDI Controllers, Bird Data, and MAUI Magic with Tony Edwards
⚠️ This will be an in-person event, the venue is Sheffield Hallam University, room TBA.
🗺️ Hallam University Map: [www.shu.ac.uk
📌 Google Maps: [maps.app.goo.gl
🚗 Parking: The APCOA car park on Eyre Street is a five-minute walk from City Campus. You can park there for just £5. Just scan your blue chip at Owen Building Level 5, Charles Street, or Cantor to claim the discount.
Agenda:
🍕 Pizza/Drinks (18:15 - 18:30)
🗣 Introduction (18:30)
👉 MIDI Controllers, Bird Data, and MAUI Magic with Tony Edwards (18:35ish)
🍻 Social @ Pub (after the talk)
👉 MIDI Controllers, Bird Data, and MAUI Magic
Can you use a MIDI controller to host TV game show games with the help of an event audience? Does bird... -
Informal get-together upstairs or outside at HowSt on Howard Street next to Sheffield Hallam’s Owen Building, to chat over coffee and breakfast from 9am. Everyone is welcome. No registration is required.
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A welcoming one-track, one-day conference returns. For developers and designers who work on the web.
Join us in the centre of Sheffield for a line-up of 8 great speakers and stick around for the after party at the National Videogame Museum. -
MSc Cyber Security and Advanced Computer Networks students have the opportunity to present their dissertation projects, along with inspirational talks from prominent figures within the cyber security and Networks industry. This event is a unique opportunity to explore the latest research and innovations in the field of cyber security and computer networks, directly from the next generation of experts. The event will commence with some inspiring keynote speaker.
No tickets are needed to attend this event.
These are the time slots for visitors from outside the SHU to attend. The visitors can show up for any of these without any prior booking.
